Posted on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in
Soup Recipes
Portuguese Pumpkin Soup
This delicious Portuguese pumpkin soup (sopa de abóbora) is a very traditional soup in Portugal. It has a sweet and unique pumpkin flavor to it and a smooth texture.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 35 min |
| Ready In | 50 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 3 |
Ingredients
2 lbs of pumpkin1 tablespoon of olive oil1 tomato, diced2 carrots1 onion, minced4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon of chopped parsley1 teaspoon of cinnamon powderSalt and pepper (to taste)
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Preparation
- Peel the pumpkin and carrots and cut them into cubes.
- Add them to a blender and puree them until they are a smooth and even consistency.
- Now add them to a saucepan with water along with the minced onion and garlic cloves.
- Add the tomato, olive oil, and cinnamon powder, stir very well and bring it to a boil.
- Once the vegetables are tender and soft, reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add more water if it's too thick and cook a bit longer on low heat.
- Once it is done, add salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
- Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve.
Recipe & Photo Credit: easyportugueserecipes.com
Chicken & Kale Soup (Sopa de Frango e Couve)
This delicious and healthy chicken and kale soup (Sopa de Frango e Couve) is very easy to prepare.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Chickpea Soup with Cod & Chouriço
Portuguese chickpea soup with cod and chouriço recipe (receita de sopa grão com bacalhau e chouriço), a hearty, flavorful dish with tomatoes, pasta, and carrots.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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